Spring--finally

April 27
After a very long winter (it seems), it's finally been warm enough to plant things. As usual, in spring, I have started out very enthusiastic with plans and seeds and dirty hands. However, I do so with some trepidation. My history with plants is not so good.

I don't understand why this should be--my father grows a great vegetable garden every year plus irises of all varieties. My mother tends to a houseful of plants. My sister can do both. But me, I'm lucky if I get grass (and usually it's in the flower bed, not necessarily where I want it.)

But every year without fail, I greet spring with seeds and dirt and many plans for this year's garden. And then, as a safety backup, I continue to join the local farm co-op, so that when things fail, I will still have a steady supply of fresh vegetables & fruit.